Police say they spotted the 17-year-old driving a PT Chrysler Cruiser at excessive speed through the Hunter Economic Zone just after 6.00pm on Wednesday.
They initiated a pursuit when the car failed to stop.
But the driver came unstuck when he turned off Hospital Road into dense bushland at Kurri Kurri a short time later, reversing into two police cars before speeding away.
The Cruiser was found dumped at Pelaw Main.
While officers were waiting for a tow truck, the 17-year-old returned with a support person and was arrested.
He's been charged with Skyes Law and dangerous driving and has been granted conditional bail to face Kurri Kurri Local Court on November 26.
